THE MAY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 10TH

The Milwaukee Fire Department Explorer Post is a branch of the Boy Scouts of America sponsored by the Milwaukee Fire Department. Youths ages 14-20 get a chance to learn about the fire service from volunteer MFD members. The Post meets a twice a month.  Members are taught basic firefighting and first aide skills.  Explorers is an opportunity for youth to get an inside look at the Fire Department and decide if it is the career for them to pursue.

2008 Explorer Schedule

2008 DATES

TOPICS

January 26

Orientation & Information

February 2

Gear Issuing & Familiarization

SCBA Introduction

March 1

Engine Company Operations –

Hose Lays, Hose Handling,

& Nozzle Control

April 5

MFD Dispatch Center Visit

(at Dispatch – 2333 N. 49th St.)

May 3

Truck Company Operations

Ground Ladders

June 7

CPR Training & Certification

(9am-1pm)

July 5

Dive Rescue Team &

Fireboat Phoenix Ride

(at Engine 3 – 1st & Virginia)

August 2

SCBA Review &

SCBA Confidence Course

September 6

Victim Movement Techniques and

Search & Rescue Drills (& T.I.C.)

October 4

SCBA Review/

Smoke In The Tower

November 1

Fire Extinguisher Training

December 6

Heavy Urban Rescue Team Visit
(at Engine 12 – 9th & Greenfield)

All meetings are from 9am until Noon and are held at the Fire Academy Outbuilding, unless otherwise noted.

Any questions: Please email Lt. Aaron Lipski

 

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